Styrene (CAS 100-42-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Styrene is a vinylarene that is benzene carrying a vinyl group. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2902 50 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 100-42-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H8 |
| Also called | Ethenylbenzene, Phenylethylene, Vinylbenzene, Styrol |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2902 50 00 |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2902 50 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- The BIS Quality Control Order for styrene was withdrawn on 24 Oct 2025: the BIS mark is no longer compulsory.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2902 50 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 601-026-00-0): Flam. Liq. 3, Repr. 2, Acute Tox. 4, STOT RE 1, Skin Irrit. 2, Eye Irrit. 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.25% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2902 50 00: Styrene.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Harmful if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Petroleum Class B (flash point about 31.1 °C): importing, storing or transporting it above the exempted quantity needs a PESO licence.
- Ships as UN 2055 (Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- Latest Indian market rate ₹176/kg on 2026-10-31 (up 3.6% in 7 days).
Questions about Styrene
What is the import duty on Styrene in India?
The total import duty on Styrene is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2902 50 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Styrene?
No anti-dumping duty on Styrene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Styrene in India?
Styrene falls under tariff item 2902 50 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Styrene restricted or licensed in India?
No ban or licence; import paperwork applies. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2902 50 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Styrene be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Styrene is Free.
Does exporting Styrene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Styrene hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Styrene regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
No treaty or export-market restriction found. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.